2004-2-10
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 5
(Council
Chambers)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey (5:35
p.m.), Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (5:30
p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (13)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Presentation - Town of
Markham Public Library Board (3.19 & 16.24)
(2) Markham Hydro -
Shareholders Report (13.7)
(3) Property Matters (8.6
& 6.3)
(4) Pakistan National Day
(12.2.6)
(5) Fund-Raising Tribute
Dinner for Victims of Bam, Iran - February 12, 2004 (12.2.6)
(6) Mckay House Restoration
Project (6.5)
(7) 2004 Markham Theatre
Board Additional Appointment (16.24)
(8) Committee Review
(16.24)
(9) 2004 Committee/Board
Council Appointments (16.24)
(10) 2004 Appointments to
Community Centre Boards (16.24)
(11) 2004 Appointments to
Other Advisory Committees (16.24)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on February 10, 2004 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
(Council
Chambers)
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey,
Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor
A. Chiu. (13)
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
J, Kee,
Committee Clerk
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
M. F. Turner,
Commissioner of Strategy, Innovations and Partnerships
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None declared.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Council rise from the Committee of the
Whole and the Chairman report.
CARRIED
Mayor D.
Cousens reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole
meeting:
(1) PRESENTATION - TOWN OF MARKHAM
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD (3.19
& 16.24)
That the presentation of the Commissioner of Corporate Services be
received;
And that the current membership of the Markham Public Library Board be
extended to March 31, 2004.
(2) MARKHAM HYDRO - SHAREHOLDERS REPORT
(13.7)
Council received a report from the Shareholders of Markham Hydro.
(3) PROPERTY MATTERS (8.6 & 6.3)
Council gave staff direction on a property matter and on the naming of
a park.
(4) PAKISTAN NATIONAL DAY (12.2.6)
That Tuesday, March 23, 2004 be proclaimed as Pakistan National Day;
And that a Flag-Raising Ceremony be held at the Markham Civic Centre on
March 23, 2004 between 10:00 a.m. and 12 Noon.
(5) FUND-RAISING TRIBUTE DINNER FOR VICTIMS
OF BAM, IRAN - FEBRUARY 12,
2004 (12.2.6)
That Council approve the purchase of a Silver Donation in the amount of
$3,000 in support of the earthquake survivors of Bam, Iran to be directed to
the International Development and Relief Foundation - Canadians for Bam
Reconstruction Committee;
And that staff be invited across the Town of Markham to participate.
(6) MCKAY HOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT (6.5)
That the report titled McKay House Restoration Project be received as
information;
And that this 2004 Capital project, in the amount of $350,000 to be
funded from the Ontario Heritage Foundation grant $175,000, 2004 tax-based
funding $70,000, and $105,000 from fundraising, be submitted for pre-budget
approval;
And that upon approval of this project, staff be authorized only to
spend up to the tax based funding of $70,000.
Expenditures above $70,000 are contingent upon securing fundraising or
services in kind totalling $105,000 in advance of any spending;
And that Heritage Landscaping for this project commence once all
fundraising activities are completed.
(7) 2004 MARKHAM THEATRE BOARD
ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT (16.24)
Markham Theatre Board
That Councillor G. McKelvey be appointed to the Markham Theatre Board.
(8) COMMITTEE
REVIEW (16.24)
That the current five Standing Committee
System be retained;
And that the current seven Statutory
Committees be retained;
And that the Advisory Committees to the
Standing Committees listed on Schedule "A", as amended, and attached to the original minutes on file in the
Office of the Clerk, be maintained;
And that the following new Advisory
Committees to the Standing Committees be established to take effect April 1,
2004, based on the consolidation of committees as outlined in Schedule “B”, as amended, and attached to the original minutes on file in the
Office of the Clerk:
Community Services and Environment Committee
Advisory Committees:
Arts & Culture Committee
Beautification Committee
Building and Parks Construction Committee
Community Issues Committee
Environmental Issues Committee (not
including Clean Air Working Group responsibilities)
Kyoto Task Force (including Clean Air
Working Group responsibilities, and not including Markham Conservation
Committee responsibilities)
Transportation Committee
Traffic Management Advisory Committee;
And that the terms of reference for the newly
established Advisory Committees, and the Rural Markham Liaison Committee, the
Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Safe Streets Task Force
attached as Schedule “C” be adopted, as amended,
and attached to the original minutes on file in the Office of the Clerk;
And that those newly established Advisory
Committees that require citizen appointments be comprised of five members of
the public and two elected appointees;
And that all Advisory Committees and Boards
listed in Schedule “D” be dissolved,
And that the terms of reference for the Finance
& Administrative Committee be expanded to assume the role of the current
Audit Committee, and By-Law No. 2002-1 (Procedural By-Law) be amended to
reflect the change;
And that the Markham Task Force for Special
Constable Review be re-established as a subcommittee of the Finance &
Administrative Committee; it being understood that this group would dissolve
upon completion of its mandate;
And that the Race Relations Committee be
requested to take a stronger role in community activities and events, such as
Black History Month;
And that quorum for the Building and Parks
Construction Committee be established at three.
(9) 2004 COMMITTEE/BOARD COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
That the following Council appointments to
new and maintained committees be made for a term to expire November 30, 2006:
Arts and Culture Committee
That the following one Member of Council be
appointed to the Arts and Culture Committee:
Councillor E. Shapero
Beautification Committee, Markham
That the following three Members of Council
be appointed to the Beautification Committee, Markham:
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Councillor A. Chiu
Councillor K. Usman
Building and Parks Construction Committee
That the following four Members of Council be appointed to the Building
and Parks Construction Committee:
Councillor A. Chiu, Chair of
Community Services & Environment Committee
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Councillor G.
McKelvey
Community Issues Committee
That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Community
Issues Committee:
Councillor S.
Daurio
Councillor J.
Webster
Environmental Issues Committee
That the following four Members of Council be appointed to the
Environmental Issues Committee:
Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Regional Councillor
J. Heath
Councillor E.
Shapero
Councillor J.
Webster
School Board/Police/Liaison Committee
That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the School
Board/Police/Liaison Committee:
Councillor A.
Chiu
Councillor S.
Daurio
Markham Centre Sub-Committee
That the following seven Members of Council be appointed to the Markham
Centre Sub-Committee:
Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Councillor K.
Usman
Councillor A.
Chiu
Councillor G.
McKelvey
Councillor J.
Virgilio
Markham Sub-Committee
That the following three Members of Council be appointed to the Markham
Sub-Committee:
Regional
Councillor J. Heath
Councillor G.
McKelvey
Councillor J.
Webster
Main Street Markham Committee
That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Main
Street Markham Committee:
Councillor J.
Webster
Councillor G.
McKelvey
Milliken Mills Sub-Committee
That the following three Members of Council be appointed to the
Milliken Mills Sub-Committee:
Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Councillor A.
Chiu
Councillor K.
Usman
Milliken Mills Main Street Advisory Committee
That the Councillor A. Chiu be appointed to the Milliken Mills Main
Street Advisory Committee.
Poundkeeper
That Mr. Harold Smalley be appointed to the position of Poundkeeper for
the Town for the term ending November 30, 2006.
Rural Markham Liaison Committee
That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Rural
Markham Liaison Committee:
Regional
Councillor J. Heath
Councillor G.
McKelvey
Thornhill Sub-Committee
That the following three Members of Council be appointed to the
Thornhill Sub-Committee:
Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Councillor E.
Shapero
Councillor S.
Daurio
Thornhill Main Street Committee
That the following four Members of Council be appointed to the
Thornhill Main Street Committee:
Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Councillor S.
Daurio
Councillor E.
Shapero
Unionville Sub-Committee
That the following three Members of Council be appointed to the
Unionville Sub-Committee:
Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Councillor J.
Virgilio
Councillor D.
Horchik
Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre
That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Markham
Small Business Enterprise Centre:
Councillor J.
Virgilio, Chair of the Economic Development Committee
Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Special Constable Review Task Force
That the following three Members of Council be appointed to the Special
Constable Review Task Force:
Councillor K.
Usman
Councillor A.
Chiu
Councillor S.
Daurio
Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Cycling
and Pedestrian Advisory Committee:
Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Councillor E. Shapero
Neighbourhood Transportation Committees
That the following Members of Council be appointed to the Neighbourhood
Transportation Committees, as follows:
Wards 1/2 Councillor
S. Daurio & Councillor E. Shapero
Wards 3/6 Councillor
J. Virgilio & Councillor D. Horchik
Wards 4/5 Councillor
G. McKelvey & Councillor J. Webster
Wards 7/8 Councillor
K. Usman & Councillor A. Chiu
Traffic Management Advisory Committee
That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Traffic
Management Advisory Committee:
Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Councillor E.
Shapero
Armadale Focal Point Advisory Committee
That the following one Member of Council be
appointed to the Armadale Focal Point Advisory Committee:
Councillor K. Usman
Milliken Mills Childrens' Festival Committee
That the following one Member of Council be appointed to the Milliken
Mills Childrens' Festival Committee:
Councillor K.
Usman
(10) 2004 APPOINTMENTS TO COMMUNITY CENTRE
BOARDS (16.24)
BOX GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD
That the following membership of the Box Grove Community Centre Board
be confirmed for the term ending December 31. 2004:
January 1 to December 31, 2004
David Rout Dec. 31, 2004
Nick Agostino Dec. 31, 2004
Tom Farrar Dec. 31, 2004
Frank Orovits Dec.
31, 2004
Lorraine Crivaro Dec.
31, 2004
Peter Taylor Dec.
31, 2004
Rina Abbott Dec.
31, 2004
Barb Beauchamp Dec. 31,
2004
Stan Buell Dec.
31, 2004
Karen Feddersen Dec. 31,
2004
Bodo Maslabey Dec. 31,
2004
Dan McCombe Dec. 31,
2004
Jeanne Taylor Dec.
31, 2004
Bob Watt Dec.
31, 2004
And that the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Box
Grove Community Centre Board for the term ending November 30, 2006:
Regional
Councillor J. Heath
Councillor J.
Webster
CEDAR GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD
That the following membership of the Cedar Grove Community Centre Board
be confirmed for the term ending December 31. 2004:
Paul
Reesor Dec. 31, 2004
Rick
Lapp Dec. 31, 2004
Murray
Reesor Dec. 31, 2004
Robert
Lapp Dec. 31, 2004
Graeme
Weston Dec. 31, 2004
Debbie
Lapp Dec. 31, 2004
And that the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Cedar
Grove Community Centre Board for the term ending November 30, 2006;
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Councillor J. Webster
GERMAN MILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD
That the following one Member of Council be appointed to the German
Mills Community Centre Board for the term ending November 30, 2006:
Councillor E. Shapero
HEINTZMAN HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD
That the following membership of the Heintzman House Community Centre
Board be confirmed for the term ending December 31. 2004:
Paul Glionna Dec.
31, 2004
Robert Hansford Dec. 31,
2004
Ed Hankins Dec.
31, 2004
Percy Surti Dec.
31, 2004
Sam Masson Dec. 31,
2004
Ken Davis Dec. 31, 2004
Don Henderson Dec. 31, 2004
Mervin Goldstein
(lifetime non-voting member)
Warren Carroll
(lifetime non-voting member)
Auxiliary Members (on-going)
Marilyn Elrick, Chair Sabina
Margitta
Carole Reilly, Secretary Christine
Schmoll
Claire Ritchi, Treasurer Eugenia
Cork
Toinette Bezant Valerie
Dainton
Barbara Goldstein Norma
Woollon
June O'Donnell
That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Heintzman
House Community Centre Board for the term ending November 30, 2006:
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Councillor S. Daurio
TRAIN STATION, MARKHAM VILLAGE
COMMUNITY
That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Markham
Train Station Community Centre Board for the term ending November 30,
2006:
Councillor G.
McKelvey
Councillor J.
Webster
VICTORIA SQUARE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD
That the following one Member of Council be appointed to the Victoria
Square Community Centre Board for the term ending November 30, 2006;
Councillor D.
Horchik
(11) 2004
APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER
ADVISORY COMMITTEES (16.24)
BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
That the following Members of Council be appointed to the Buttonville
Airport Community Committee:
Regional
Councillor J. Jones
Councillor D.
Horchik
COMMUNITY SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT FUND (CSBIF)
That the following Members of Council be appointed to the Community
Small Business Investment Fund (CSBIF):
Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Councillor K.
Usman
DAY CARE COMMITTEE
That the following Member of Council be appointed to the Day Care
Committee:
Councillor E.
Shapero
DON WATERSHED REGENERATION
COUNCIL (TRCA)
That the following Member of Council be appointed to the Don Watershed
Regeneration Council (TRCA):
Councillor E.
Shapero
DUFFINS CREEK TASK FORCE
That the following Member of
Council be appointed to the Duffins Creek Task Force:
Councillor J. Webster
HAGERMAN HOUSING BOARD
That the following Member of Council be appointed to the Hagerman
Housing Board:
Councillor K.
Usman
INFORMATION MARKHAM
That the following Member of Council be appointed to Information
Markham Board:
Councillor J.
Webster
MARKHAM MOBILITY FOUNDATION
That the following Members of Council be appointed to the Markham
Mobility Foundation:
Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Councillor A. Chiu
MARKHAM VILLAGE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD (BIA)
That the following membership of
the Markham Village Business Improvement Area Board (BIA) be confirmed for the
term January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004:
Morley Lem Dec.
31, 2004
Roger Clements Dec. 31,
2004
Sid Ridgley Dec.
31, 2004
Marilyn Sundal Dec.
31, 2004
Amy Pialagitis Dec.
31, 2004
Alexis Muir Dec.
31, 2004
Wil Pialagitis Dec.
31, 2004
Tracy Xavier Dec.
31, 2004
Mario Folco Dec.
31, 2004
Niki Burns, Mgr. Dec. 31,
2004
And that the following Members of Council be appointed to the Markham
Village Business Improvement Area Board (BIA):
Regional
Councillor J. Heath
Councillor J.
Webster
ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE
And that the following Members of Council be appointed to the Rouge
Park Alliance:
Regional
Councillor J. Heath
Councillor E.
Shapero, Alternate
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE (Region of York)
And that the following Members of Council be appointed to the Solid
Waste Management Task Force:
Regional
Councillor J. Heath
Councillor K.
Usman
UNIONVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
AREA BIA
And that the following Members of Council be appointed to the
Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA):
Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Councillor J.
Virgilio
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES
- JANUARY 27, 2004
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 27, 2004, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
(1) HOLIDAY
LIGHTEN-UP CONTEST
WINNERS (12.2.6)
Councillor S.
Daurio presented a short video of 4 Rosea Court, slides of 46 Stornoway
Crescent, and an interview with Rogers Cable regarding the Contest.
Awards to the
winners of the Markham Holiday Lighten-Up Contest were presented to those in
attendance, as follows:
Best
Lit Houses
It was announced that the following winners will receive a one-year
membership to the Varley Art Gallery:
House Ward Household
4 Rosea Crt 1 Lindsay
46 Stornoway Cr 1 Sebastyan
1 Glenridge Dr 6 Scrymgeiour
4 Anna Russell Way 3 Leung
55 Snider Dr 4 Hill
32 Larkin 5 Hartman
7 Walnut Glen Pl 6 Nimens
11 Walnut Glen Pl 6 Ofield
Honourable Mention Best-Lit Houses
It was announced that the
following winners would receive two tickets to a Markham Theatre performance:
House Ward Household
54 Highland Park Dr 1 Forrester
42 Jondan Cres
1 Lehmann
43 Romfield Circuit
1 Laise
67 Romfield Cirucit
1 Fleming
168 Royal Orchard Bld. 1 Curran
26 Woodward Ave
1 Di Liddo
47 Grandlea Crescent 5 Iturriaga
45 Ashland Cres.
5 Calligaro
28 Tilman Circle
5 Young
Best Lit Streets
It was announced that the
following streets would receive a permanent street sign commemorating the win,
and a souvenir street sign was presented to the representative for each of the
4 winning streets:
Street Ward Representative
Shady Lane Cres (65 households) 1 Mr.
& Mrs. Houghton
Couperthwaite Cres. (73 households) 3 Representative
Daniel Court (43
households) 5 Trish
Gregory
Red Ash Dr. (71 households) 5 Mr.
Ian Irving
Thanks and
appreciation was expressed to the many Councillors, staff and community groups
that were involved in the great success of the Contest.
5(a) REPORT NO. 4 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Moved by
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded b
Councillor K. Usman
That Report
No. 4 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
February 2, 2004
(1) DRAFT LETTER TO PREMIER OF ONTARIO
ON KEY ISSUES AND COMMITMENTS
(13.2 & 16.23)
That the draft letter from Mayor Don Cousens,
dated January 27, 2004, addressed to The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier,
Province of Ontario, with respect to key issues and commitments, be approved,
with the addition of the following phrase at the end of the section entitled
"Enhancing Public Safety":
"regardless
of whether these methods are used on Provincial highways."
And that the following sentence be added to
the section entitled "Improving the Municipal Elections Act":
"To increase voter turnout, it is also recommended
that municipal elections be
scheduled
earlier in the calendar year, in October rather than November."
(2) MOBILE MARKHAM AND REMOTE
ACCESS DEVICE (7.13)
That
the report dated February 2, 2004, entitled "Mobile Markham and Remote
Access Device" be received;
And
that the proposed services provided by Mobile Markham be approved and implemented
in phases to enable remote access (for email and pre-authorized data) for Town
Staff;
And
that wireless personal digital assistants (RIM Blackberry, Palm, Pocket PC) be
acquired for the Mayor and Members of Council and designated senior staff;
And
that the initial project cost with an upset limit of $46,760 inclusive of 7%
GST ($45,134 inclusive of 3% GST), be funded from ITS Department's approved
2003 Capital Budget, Account # 049-6150-5247-005;
And
that the monthly operating cost inclusive of 7% GST be funded from ITS
Department's 2004 Operating Budget, Account # 400-404-5108;
And
that the annual software maintenance cost estimated to be $2,300 inclusive of
7% GST ($2,220 inclusive of 3% GST), be funded from ITS Department's 2004
Operating Budget, Account # 400-404-5361;
And
that staff investigate and recommend a mobile technology integration
infrastructure that follows open standards, and that can be leveraged for
deploying other mobile applications as well as integrating corporate
applications.
(3) 11 CHURCH STREET, MARKHAM - LEASE
AMENDING AGREEMENT (8.2)
That Council approve an amendment to extend
the lease for 11 Church Street, Markham, between the Town of Markham and The
Markham Guild of Village Crafts for a period of one (1) year commencing January
1, 2004 and to expire on December 31, 2004;
And that the Mayor and Town Clerk be
authorized to execute the lease amendment in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor;
And that authorization for all future annual
lease renewals for 11 Church Street, between the Town and The Markham Guild of
Village Crafts be delegated to the CAO or designate.
(4) 2004 RECYCLING COUNCIL OF ONTARIO (RCO)
CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN
MARKHAM
MAY 2004 (5.2 & 11.12)
That
the report entitled "2004 Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) Conference to
the held in Markham", be received;
And
that Council approve supporting the Conference with a sponsorship amount of
$5,000 payable to the Recycling Council of Ontario;
And
that Markham's $5,000 sponsorship be funded from the Waste Management Operating
Budget account 790-9985200.
(5) MARKHAM LITTER PREVENTION STRATEGY
DEVELOPMENT (5.1 & 2.0)
That
the report entitled "Markham Litter Prevention Strategy Development"
be received;
And
that the Waste Management Department in conjunction with staff from Community
and Fire Services, Corporate Services, Development Services, and Strategy,
Innovation and Partnerships Commissions be authorized to develop a Markham
Litter Prevention Strategy encompassing a community awareness campaign, bylaw
and enforcement review, and infrastructure and servicing needs;
And
that Waste Management staff report back to the March 8th, 2004 Community
Services and Environment Committee with a comprehensive Litter Prevention
Strategy including program outline, budget and potential project partners and
sponsors;
And
that a letter be sent to the City of Mississauga thanking them for initiating
the GTA Anti-Litter Campaign and confirming the Town of Markham's support of a
GTA Anti-Litter Campaign.
(6) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST
MEN OF NOTE (7.6)
That
Council approve financial support, in the amount of $3,000.00, towards the MEN OF NOTE trip to NORDLINGEN in September
2004.
(7) PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIP - A TASTE OF
BROADWAY - AN ENCORE
PRESENTATION
MARCH 27, 2004 (12.2.6 &
6.3)
Weblink
That Council purchase a Silver Sponsor in the
amount of $3,000 for the Taste of Broadway-An Encore Presentation concert,
which will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at the Markham Theatre; such
proceeds to go to the Markham Family YMCA.
(8) PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIP TABLES -
"IN
CELEBRATION OF WOMEN"
AWARDS BANQUET
APRIL 24, 2004 (12.2.6) Weblink
That
the Town of Markham purchase a table of 10, at a cost of $850.00 for the
"In Celebration of Women" Awards Banquet to be held at Le Parc
Markham on Saturday, April 24, 2004;
And
that Council Members be requested to submit nominations, if applicable.
(9) COUNCIL
ATTENDANCE AT FCM CONFERENCE
MAY 28-31, 2004, EDMONTON, ALBERTA (13.12.4 & 11.12)
That the information regarding FCM's 67th
Annual Conference and Municipal Expo, being held May 28-31, 2004 at the Shaw
Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, be received;
And that Council approve the attendance of
four members of Council, excluding the Mayor, at the Annual Conference and
Municipal Expo of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, May 28-31, 2004,
with authorized expenses to be paid in accordance with Town Policy;
And that for each of the years 2005 and 2006,
four Members of Council who did not previously attend an FCM Conference be
permitted to do so with authorized expenses to be paid in accordance with Town
Policy;
And that for each of the years 2005 and 2006,
Members of Council who previously attended an FCM Conference be permitted to do
so, with authorized expenses to be paid in accordance with Town Policy,
provided other Members of Council do not want to attend;
And that despite this Policy, any Member of
Council who wishes to attend the FCM Conference may do so provided that all
expenses are charged to their individual budgets;
And also that if conferences are held where
overnight travel is not required, all Members of Council would be able to
attend.
(10) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – FEBRUARY
2, 2004 (16.0)
CARRIED
5(b) REPORT NO. 5 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clauses (3) and
(4).
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
Report No. 5 - Development Services Committee
be received and adopted.
February 3, 2004
(1) ONTARIO HERITAGE WEEK
PROCLAMATION AND DISPLAY AT
THE CIVIC CENTRE
(3.4, 16.11) Weblink
That, as recommended by Heritage Markham, the week of
February 15-21, 2004 be proclaimed as Ontario Heritage Week in the Town of
Markham;
And that the Heritage Section
set up an educational heritage display in the Great Hall of the Civic Centre
during Heritage Week to promote Markham’s built heritage programs;
And that the Prince of Wales Prize Flag be authorized
to be raised on the Town of Markham Civic Centre Flagpole for the duration of
Ontario Heritage Week.
(2) TERMS
OF REFERENCE FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY REVIEW AND CONSOLIDATION (12.1, 5.7) Weblink
That the staff
report entitled “Terms of Reference
Framework for Environmental Policy Review and Consolidation”,
dated February 3, 2004 be received;
And that staff
be authorized to proceed with consultant selection and commencement of the Environmental Policy Review and
consolidation, in accordance with provisions of the Purchasing By-law 143-2000,
with consultant fees to an upset limit of $75,000 (inclusive of 3% GST) to be
paid from the 2003 Capital Budget Account No. 80-5399-5186-005.
CARRIED
(3) THE REMINGTON
GROUP LANDS IN MARKHAM CENTRE
RETENTION OF CONSULTANTS TO SUPPORT
THE DESIGN
OF A NEW AMENITY FEATURE (10.8) Weblink
That
the minutes of the Markham Centre Steering Committee meeting, held January 27,
2004, with respect to the amenity feature for Markham Centre, be received;
And that the
report entitled “Retention of
Consultants to support the design of a New
Amenity Feature for The Remington Group lands in Markham Centre”
dated February 3, 2004 be received;
And that Town
staff be authorized to proceed with the Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage
three consultant teams in a limited design competition for the Amenity Feature,
according to the attached Terms of Reference (Attachment 'A' to the staff
report dated February 3, 2004 as
amended in Section 3.3);
And that Town staff be authorized to proceed with the
Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage a communications consultant to support
public information and consultation in the design process (Attachment 'B' to
the staff report dated February 3, 2004);
And that the correspondence dated January 27th, 2004 from The Remington Group,
confirming that funding for the consultants and other third party costs to
support the development of the new amenity feature will be paid by The
Remington Group, be received (Attachment 'C' to the staff report dated February
3, 2004);
And that Town staff report back to Development Services
Committee on the details of the design charrette and limited design competition
for the new amenity feature, prior to the design process being undertaken.
CARRIED
(4) ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS, REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3495, 65M-3133,
65M-3247, 65M-3481 AND 65M-2758 ENGINEERING FILE: # 1018,
#3053-PH1A1/2, #3053-PH1A2, #2058-PH5 AND #1006 (10.7) Weblink
That the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan
Numbers 65M-3495,
65M-3133, 65M-3247, 65M-3481 and 65M-2758, be accepted;
And that by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to
establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public
highway of the Town of Markham;
And that the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for
operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of
the Town’s system;
And that acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in
future operating budgets;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including
compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;
And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by
including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated,
be approved;
And that the by-law to amend Schedule 1 of the Parking By-law 336-88, by
including no parking on the streets indicated be approved;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation
from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have
been completed.
CARRIED
(5) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – FEBRUARY
3, 2004 (16.0) Weblink
CARRIED
5(c) REPORT NO. 6 - COMMUNITY SERVICES &
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
(1) AUGUST
14, 2003 BLACKOUT REPORT (3.0, 7.15)
That Council receive the report dated February 9, 2004, entitled
"August 14, 2003 Blackout Report" for information;
And that Council approve funding of $20,000
to be included in the 2004 budget process for the purpose of Emergency
Management in Markham;
And that staff report back on methods of
informing residents in the event of an emergency.
(2) USE OF
TORONTO FIRE SERVICES
TRAINING FACILITIES (3.0)
That Council authorize the Mayor and or Clerk
to sign a Permission, Release, Covenant and Indemnification to the City of
Toronto and the Toronto Fire Services respecting the use of Toronto Fire
Services training facilities for training exercises by Town of Markham
firefighters, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(3) 2003 SILVER DOLPHIN AWARD
(6.0)
That the report entitled “2003
Silver Dolphin Award” be received;
And that Council recognize Christin Sadler of
the Markham Aquatic Club as the 2003 Silver Dolphin Award winner based on her
outstanding accomplishments.
(4) PESTICIDE REDUCTION IN THE TOWN OF
MARKHAM (5.7)
That the report entitled
“Pesticide Reduction in the Town of Markham”, dated February 4, 2004, be
received;
And that the recommendations to
reduce and ultimately eliminate pesticide use within the Town of Markham, as
outlined in the Pesticide Reduction Strategy, be an objective that staff
continue to work on;
And that staff report back to the
Community Services and Environment Committee on an implementation program, the
timeline to meet targets, and clarification of processes and costs as they
relate directly and separately to pesticide reduction and maintenance;
And that staff report on the
recommendations of the Interim Report from the Pesticide Reduction Steering
Committee;
And that staff make a
presentation to the Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee on the report
regarding the implementation program and timelines, and that the comments of
the PRSC be forwarded to the Community Services and Environment Committee.
(5) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
& ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING – FEBRUARY
9, 2004 (16.0)
CARRIED
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Referred to all Members of
Council
19-2004 Proclamation
- March, 2004 - Kidney Month. (3.4).
20-2004 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Lee's Wok Restaurant, 7665 Kennedy Road, Unit 2
(indoor). (3.21)
21-2004 Liquor
Licence Application - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information
Form approved for Main Street Grill, 66/68 Main Street Markham (indoor &
outdoor) (Transfer of Ownership). (3.21)
Referred to Commissioner of Development
Services & Town Solicitor
22-2004 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding the Notice of Prehearing Conference being held on
March 25, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. for the site plan application submitted by Forest
Bay Homes Ltd., Part of lot 4, Concession 7, west side of Markham Road, between Highglen
Avenue and Golden Avenue, to permit an 80-unit condominium apartment building.
(13.13 & 10.6)
CARRIED
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Council
consented to add Other Business (1).
(1) UPDATE
ON BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT BUSINESS UNIT (2.0 & 2.12)
Moved by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the information presented by the Town Clerk with respect to Body
Rub Industry Regulations and the Town of Markham's current Enforcement Program,
be received.
CARRIED
8. BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That By-laws
2004-25 to 2004-39 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2004-25 A by-law to establish streets laid out in according to Plan of
Subdivision 65M-3495 as public highway (Circle Financial Corporation, Block
121, Plan 65M-2348 - Circle Court.)
(Clause 3, Report No. 5, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-26 A by-law to establish streets laid out in according to Plans of
Subdivision 65M-3133 and 65M-3247 as public highway (Markham Glen Inc. and Minto
Markham Limited, Part of Lots 5, 6 and 7 and Part of the Road Allowance between
Lots 5 and 6, Concession 8 and Lot 5 and Part of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Block B)
and Lots 7, 8 and 9 (Block C), Plan 19 (Plan 65M-3133 - Black Walnut Drive,
Cottontail Avenue, Honeysuckle Drive, Lady Fern Drive, Legacy Drive, Red Ash
Drive, Rock Dove Avenue, Rouge Bank Drive, Russell Jarvis Drive, Silverflower
Avenue, Trout Lily Avenue, White Cedar Drive and Winterberry Drive) (65M-3247 -
Cottontail Avenue, Winterberry Avenue and Honeysuckle Drive).)
(Clause 3, Report No. 5, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-27 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of
Subdivision 65M-3481 as public highway (Monarch Construction Limited, Part of
Lot 2, Concession 6 - Worthing Avenue, Cartmel Drive, Medley Crescent, Ingram
Road, Dynasty Drive and Thornton Street.)
(Clause 3, Report No. 5, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-28 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of
Subdivision 65M-2758 as public highway (467449 Ontario Limited, Lot 62, Registrar's
Compiled Plan 10327 - Pinevale Road and Cotswold Court.)
(Clause 3, Report No. 5, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-29 A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71, as amended (65M-3495, 65M-3133, 65M-3247, 65M-3481 & 65M-2758
- Compulsory Stops.)
(Clause 3, Report No. 5, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-30 A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71, as amended (65M-3495, 65M-3133, 65M-3247, 65M-3481 & 65M-2758
- Maximum speed of 40 Kilometres per hour.)
(Clause 3, Report No. 5, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-31 A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88, as amended (65M-3495, 65M-3133, 65M-3247, 65M-3481 & 65M-2758
- No parking restriction.)
(Clause 3, Report No. 5, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-32 A by-law to authorize the execution of the necessary conveyance
to York Region District School Board for lands legally described as Part of
Block 42, Plan 65M-3425, designated as Parts 2 and 13, Plan 65R-26144.
(Clause 4, Report No. 2, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-33 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (1473092
Ontario Limited (Metrus Development Inc.), Cornell - north of existing Markham
By-pass (future 16th Avenue), east of 9th Line - To
delete the subject lands from designated area Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended,
so that it may be incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, to
implement Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-01015.)
(Clause 6, Report No. 2, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-34 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1473092
Ontario Limited (Metrus Development Inc.), Cornell - north of existing Markham
By-pass (future 16th Avenue), east of 9th Line - To
implement Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-01015.)
(Clause 6, Report No. 2, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-35 A by-law to amend Urban Expansion Area Zoning By-law 177-96, as
amended (Greensborough Town Centre Ltd., 65M-3642, Part of Lots 17 and 18,
Concession 8, north of Bur Oak Avenue at Greensborough Village Circle - To
prohibit the development of the subject lands until water supply allocation is
confirmed and a site plan agreement has been executed.)
(Clause 8, Report No. 2, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-36 A by-law to amend Urban Expansion Area Zoning By-law 177-96, as
amended (Ninth Line Developments Ltd., 19TM-20003, Part of Lot 19, Concession
8, south side of Castlemore Avenue, east of the GO Transit Stouffville rail
line - To prohibit the development of these lands until water supply allocation
is confirmed.)
(Clause 9, Report No. 2, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-37 A by-law to amend Urban Expansion Area Zoning By-law 177-96, as
amended (Abidien Inc. (Best Homes), Lots 8-12, Plan 65M-3581, Blocks 13-15 and
Lots 1-9, 65M-3680 and Blocks 12-14, 65M-3687, north of Helen Avenue, east of
Kennedy Road - to consolidate minor variances already granted by the Committee
of Adjustment into an amending zoning by-law, for administrative purposes.)
(Clause 11, Report No. 47, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-38 A by-law to amend By-law 2001-1, a by-law to govern the
proceedings of Council and Committees of Council (Finance and Administrative
Committee to assume the mandate and responsibility of the Audit Committee.)
(Committee of the Whole Motion - Jan. 27, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-39 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
February 10, 2004.
(Council Meeting No. 5, 2004)
CARRIED
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
___________________________________ ___________________________________
SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK FRANK
SCARPITTI, DEPUTY MAYOR
(Signed)